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This is an in person position not hybrid.
The Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation reports directly to the Program Director and is responsible for overseeing curriculum development and implementation, teaching methodologies, and ensuring continuous data management, analysis and reporting for compliance to all ARC-PA, PAEA and regional accreditation standards. The Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation is a key member of the leadership team and in concert with the Program Director supports all curricular, assessment, and instructional aspects of the Physician Assistant Program. Initial duties will include the ongoing preparation for the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) provisional accreditation site visits. Other duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service, admissions, and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the MSM Mission. This is a non-tenure track position, eligible for multi-year appointment. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction will operate within the MSM framework of lifelong learning through innovative teaching, learner-centered curricula, collaborative scholarship, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Support program director with accreditation documentation and problem-solving activities related to the didactic and clinical curriculum.
- Identify and support the implementation of innovative medical education pedagogies and methodologies.
- Review, revise, and assist in the development of programmatic instruments including reports and surveys.
- Assist in developing a semester-by-semester ongoing analysis of outcome assessment for core didactic and clinical courses to program director in concert with MSM Office of Educational Outcomes and core PA didactic faculty.
- Assist the implementation, review and evaluation of ongoing curriculum evaluation to maintain program expectations and support accreditation compliance.
- Assist in a comprehensive evaluation process for the physician assistant program, ensuring there are valid and reliable measures to assess student achievement of program objectives/competencies, course reviews, faculty teaching and programmatic effectiveness.
- Obtains and utilizes data from a variety of sources including internal and external benchmarking, research findings and outcomes data.
- Assist in the admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students during the didactic and clinical educational training.
- Teach, evaluate, and advise didactic and clinical physician assistant students.
- Serve on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum and serve as a resource to other committees as necessary.
- Engage regularly with students/student representatives to provide a participatory forum for students to voice educational issues and provide ongoing feedback.
- Monitor and report regional, national and international trends in physician assistant education.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the program director and or his/her designee.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate leadership and management abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to social justice and values-driven curricula.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences.
- Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
2. Master’s degree or higher. (doctorate preferred)
3. Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
4. Demonstrated commitment to MSM’s Mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage, support and lead diverse groups.
7. Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical or classroom instruction.
8. Minimum 3 years of experience as a physician assistant.
9. Expertise in pedagogy, learning and assessment, and demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in physician assistant education.
10. Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students and staff within a higher education learning community.
11. Passion for and commitment to physician assistant education for purposes of optimizing patient outcomes.
Non-PA Faculty Candidates:
In lieu of PA teaching experience and the required PA certification, candidates must demonstrate clinical or classroom teaching in the specified field of study.
Preferred Qualifications
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- What is your highest level of completed education?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
-
- Did you graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program?
- NO
- YES
-
- Please indicate your current PA licensure status:
- Eligible for licensure as a PA in Georgia
- Currently licensed as a PA in Georgia
- Not eligible for licensure as a PA in Georgia
-
- How many years of experience do you have as a Physician Assistant?
- 0-2 years
- 2-4 years
- 4+ years
-
- How many years of experience do you have providing physician assistant education?
- 0-2 years
- 2-4 years
- 4+ years
-
- Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Professional License
- Other Document
Position Summary
This is an in person position not hybrid.
The Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation reports directly to the Program Director and is responsible for overseeing curriculum development and implementation, teaching methodologies, and ensuring continuous data management, analysis and reporting for compliance to all ARC-PA, PAEA and regional accreditation standards. The Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation is a key member of the leadership team and in concert with the Program Director supports all curricular, assessment, and instructional aspects of the Physician Assistant Program. Initial duties will include the ongoing preparation for the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) provisional accreditation site visits. Other duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service, admissions, and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the MSM Mission. This is a non-tenure track position, eligible for multi-year appointment. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction will operate within the MSM framework of lifelong learning through innovative teaching, learner-centered curricula, collaborative scholarship, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Support program director with accreditation documentation and problem-solving activities related to the didactic and clinical curriculum.
- Identify and support the implementation of innovative medical education pedagogies and methodologies.
- Review, revise, and assist in the development of programmatic instruments including reports and surveys.
- Assist in developing a semester-by-semester ongoing analysis of outcome assessment for core didactic and clinical courses to program director in concert with MSM Office of Educational Outcomes and core PA didactic faculty.
- Assist the implementation, review and evaluation of ongoing curriculum evaluation to maintain program expectations and support accreditation compliance.
- Assist in a comprehensive evaluation process for the physician assistant program, ensuring there are valid and reliable measures to assess student achievement of program objectives/competencies, course reviews, faculty teaching and programmatic effectiveness.
- Obtains and utilizes data from a variety of sources including internal and external benchmarking, research findings and outcomes data.
- Assist in the admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students during the didactic and clinical educational training.
- Teach, evaluate, and advise didactic and clinical physician assistant students.
- Serve on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum and serve as a resource to other committees as necessary.
- Engage regularly with students/student representatives to provide a participatory forum for students to voice educational issues and provide ongoing feedback.
- Monitor and report regional, national and international trends in physician assistant education.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the program director and or his/her designee.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate leadership and management abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to social justice and values-driven curricula.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences.
- Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
2. Master’s degree or higher. (doctorate preferred)
3. Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
4. Demonstrated commitment to MSM’s Mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage, support and lead diverse groups.
7. Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical or classroom instruction.
8. Minimum 3 years of experience as a physician assistant.
9. Expertise in pedagogy, learning and assessment, and demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in physician assistant education.
10. Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students and staff within a higher education learning community.
11. Passion for and commitment to physician assistant education for purposes of optimizing patient outcomes.
Non-PA Faculty Candidates:
In lieu of PA teaching experience and the required PA certification, candidates must demonstrate clinical or classroom teaching in the specified field of study.
Preferred Qualifications
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- What is your highest level of completed education?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
-
- Did you graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program?
- NO
- YES
-
- Please indicate your current PA licensure status:
- Eligible for licensure as a PA in Georgia
- Currently licensed as a PA in Georgia
- Not eligible for licensure as a PA in Georgia
-
- How many years of experience do you have as a Physician Assistant?
- 0-2 years
- 2-4 years
- 4+ years
-
- How many years of experience do you have providing physician assistant education?
- 0-2 years
- 2-4 years
- 4+ years
-
- Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Professional License
- Other Document
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Innovation
Target companies with dedicated innovation functions
Large enterprises in technology, financial services, and healthcare are most likely to have standalone innovation teams. These organizations have established HR processes for OPT and H-1B sponsorship, making them far more receptive to international candidates than smaller firms.
Align your degree field to the role explicitly
Director of Innovation roles often fall under specialty occupation requirements. Make your application letter and resume explicit about how your degree in engineering, business, or a related field directly qualifies you for the innovation strategy work the employer describes.
Quantify your innovation impact with measurable outcomes
Employers sponsoring senior-level OPT candidates need to justify the hiring decision internally. Concrete metrics, such as revenue generated, products launched, or cost reductions driven by initiatives you led, make the business case for sponsorship far stronger than general leadership claims.
Engage directly with the hiring manager, not just HR
For director-level roles, decisions often rest with executives rather than recruiters. Connecting directly with the chief innovation officer or equivalent before applying signals strategic intent and gives you an opportunity to address OPT authorization before it becomes a screening concern.
Time your applications around your OPT start date carefully
Many companies avoid hiring candidates whose OPT authorization is less than 12 months from starting. Apply early enough that you can start within the first few months of your OPT period, giving employers a comfortable runway before your H-1B eligibility window opens.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership and ambiguity tolerance
Innovation directors routinely operate across product, engineering, and business strategy without formal authority. Highlighting experience leading cross-functional initiatives demonstrates the soft skills employers prioritize at this level, which can outweigh visa-related hesitations for the right candidate.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as a Director of Innovation?
Yes. F-1 students with approved OPT authorization can work in Director of Innovation roles as long as the position is directly related to their field of study. The role typically qualifies under business, engineering, or technology degree fields. STEM OPT extension applicants get up to 36 months of total authorization if the employer meets E-Verify requirements.
Do Director of Innovation employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Larger organizations with established innovation functions, particularly in technology and healthcare, are among the more consistent H-1B sponsors at the director level. Sponsorship is not universal, so it is worth verifying a company's sponsorship history before investing heavily in an application. Migrate Mate filters Director of Innovation jobs by OPT and sponsorship eligibility so you can focus your search on employers who have sponsored before.
Does a Director of Innovation role qualify as a STEM OPT position?
It depends on your degree field. If you hold a STEM-designated degree in engineering, computer science, data science, or a related discipline, and the role involves technical innovation work, it may qualify for STEM OPT. Roles framed primarily around business strategy and organizational design under a business administration degree typically do not qualify for the STEM extension.
What happens to my OPT status if my Director of Innovation contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your OPT authorization expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you cannot work but must find new employment, change status, or depart the U.S. For director-level roles with project-based or contract structures, this risk is real. Maintaining open communication with your DSO throughout employment helps you respond quickly if your situation changes unexpectedly.
Is a Director of Innovation role considered a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
OPT itself does not require a specialty occupation determination the way H-1B does. However, your authorized OPT work must relate directly to your degree program. When you later apply for H-1B sponsorship in this role, USCIS will evaluate whether Director of Innovation qualifies as a specialty occupation, which often depends on how the employer defines the position's educational requirements in the job description.
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